Storm watch!

You've probably heard about the storm in DC by now. I can attest that it is a real snow storm, although Utah will get 5 more storms like this before winter is over.

The snow hasn't really bothered me, except for the fact that I planned to unload my pod into my new apartment this morning. I had movers lined up and everything. But when 8am came, the movers did not show up and I have never heard from them since. I couldn't get the doors of the pod open myself due to the knee-high snow piled in front.


I may have found new movers listed on craigslist as snow shovelers to come shovel out my pod and salt the area tonight. They may have agreed to come back and help me unload it in the morning. They may have then proceeded to get stuck in their truck in a snow bank as they attempted to leave Arlington. They may have then asked for a place to stay. They may be sleeping on the floor in my new, very, very empty apartment while I stay upstairs in my old apartment. I may feel a little weird about it all...

Catching up: Thanksgiving in Utah!

I headed out to Utah for Thanksgiving. It's confusing to my co-workers that I'm FROM Los Angeles but go to UTAH for the holidays. Not exactly sure how I feel about that either, but I digress...

The weekend was so much fun. Particularly, wasn't it great to have two Saturdays in a row after Thanksgiving? Placing that holiday on a Thursday was genius. Or maybe keeping offices closed on the Friday after is the genius part. Where am I going with this...

Things started off with the Orem Turkey Trot. Few things make me happier than a good local community race. And a race t-shirt.

Dinner with extended family.


Of course the BYU vs. Utah football game was a highlight of the weekend!


Loved the vintage blue jerseys!

Did you know you can get a Neapolitan shake? That changes everything.


There is much more I could report on but without good photos what's the point right?
I'm so excited to head back to Utah for Christmas!

Catching up: Visiting Summer in Atlanta.

One of the first things on my East Coast To-Do List was make a trip down to Atlanta to see BFF Summer, Travis and little Finley. I'm so glad timing and flights worked out for me to do so. They have created a beautiful life and home and it was a pleasure to be with them all.


Summer and I talked for a total of 40/48 hours I was in town. It was just what the doctor ordered! We looked through old photos and reminisced about our almost 20 years as friends. Also of note, I had my first experience with the Twilight series. Summer gave me a complete rundown on the first book before we went to see New Moon. I can definitely see why people love the series!

I look forward to seeing them much more frequently!!

**I really need to go through my physical photo boxes and digitize them all. We have some better vintage photos but this is all that's on my computer at this time..**

Catching up: KHill comes to town!

Can you believe how lucky I am? Only a couple weeks in DC and I had my first visitor! It was so fun exploring the city with Kristen, we hit as many hot spots as we could over her long weekend in the city. Seriously, you name it, we checked it off the list.

Mt. Vernon was a particular highlight. I did not know George and Martha had no children together. Instead they raised hers from a prior marriage. While that is sad, in a way it seems inspired. In such a young country with people who were used to royal families and monarchies, it almost seems inspired that there was no "monarchal heir" for our first president. Instead the power shifted smoothly to the next elected official. There is much about the formation of our country that is inspiring, and Mt. Vernon brings a lot of that to mind.

Mt Vernon is also aesthetically inspiring. This is a snapshot of one of the room's inside George and Martha's home. I LOVE this room. I've been scheming ever since about how I can create a Kelly Green room. Look at that ceiling! And that woodwork! And those chairs! Oh I'm in heaven.

Of course the weekend involved great food. This is Eastern Market. Will you please come visit me? Because I NEED more excuses to breakfast here.

Lastly, this photo does a lot to explain why I had to live out here.
Just look at that.

Catching up: Turns out I love my job.

I'll start with a report about work. I really, really love my job. I feel so lucky to be in this office, this group, even sitting next to these people. I could not be in a better situation (at least I think so). I feel well prepared and eager to learn as much as I can (especially anything that can help me do my family/friend's taxes better, now and down the road!). It's our slow season so I haven't been overwhelmed with work which is nice (most of the time). I think I'll be well acclimated by the time busy season begins.

For the first few weeks on the job, we were training all day long. They had us in a couple conference rooms. That is a really great way to get to know people! And to share strep throat...

Even though I did not take a bite, it made me feel better to have the donut sitting right there, can't really explain why.. I mean, it's understandable that I felt awesome controlling myself in the face of such a blatant temptation, right? I thought so too. :-)

On that note, isn't it cute what Steve & IeLi gave me instead of cake on my birthday? Now that's love.